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- a disclosed flying ring game comprises a flying ring and a rectangular game board having 2 opposing short ends and 2 lateral sides, wherein the rectangular game board is disposed at a ten degree angle from a flat reference and defines a circular opening proximal a short end.
- the flying ring game also comprises a light stick and base adjacent a middle of each of the opposing short ends and the lateral sides. Each light stick is mounted to an interconnecting base and has a rubber ball at its top and a light source adjacent the light stick.
- the flying ring game also includes a stand alone light stick having a circular base and a rubber ball at its top and a light source adjacent the light stick.
- FIG. 1 depicts a slanted board base similar to a cornhole board in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
- FIG. 2 - a depicts two components combined for game play, namely a slanted board base and a sticks base in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
- FIG. 2 - b depicts a sticks base component in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
- FIG. 3 depicts a single stick component in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 4 depicts a flow chart of a method for playing the flying ring game in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
- the present invention is a an outdoor game board and sticks base comprising three parts that may be combined or separated for game play of three games each using an aerobie disc or discs.
- ring used throughout the present disclosure refers to a hollow center throwing disc. Therefore, the terms ‘ring’ and ‘disc’ can be used interchangeably throughout the disclosure.
- light stick refers to a lighted ‘pole,’ and other thin diameter cylindrical and sometimes hollow ‘rods.’
- FIG. 1 depicts a slanted board base similar to a cornhole board in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
- the slanted board base is 12 inches tall at one end and 3.5 inches tall at the other end.
- the board is two feet wide and four feet long.
- the board sits at a 10 degree upward angle.
- At the upper end of the board there is a hole 6 inches in diameter, such as in seen in cornhole boards.
- FIG. 2 - a depicts an existing cornhole board and a sticks base that fits around the cornhole board.
- the sticks base comprises one rectangular base that rests on the ground from which four poles or sticks protrude at right angles, one on length of the rectangle. Poles vary in size with the tallest pole behind the tallest end of the cornhole board.
- FIG. 2 - b depicts a sticks base component.
- the component comprises one rectangular base that rests on the ground from which four poles or sticks protrude at right angles at different sides of the rectangle. Poles vary in size with the tallest pole opposite the shortest pole.
- a cornhole also known as dummy boards, bean bag toss, dadhole, doghouse, Baggo or Bags
- a cornhole is an American lawn game in which players take turns throwing bags of corn (or bean bags) at a raised platform with a hole n the far end.
- a bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point.
- FIG. 3 depicts a single stick component.
- the component includes a 6 inch diameter base with one 16 inch tall stick protruding at a right angle from the center of the base containing one 1.5 inch sphere at the top of the stick.
- Game play utilizes a scoring system similar to golf in that players try to throw the disc on the stick in the least number of throws. If a player lands the aerobie disc at the base of the stick to enter the perimeter of the throwing disc. The result is minus a stroke. Component can be moved after each round is played. Players may vary their starting point distance from the component.
- FIG. 4 depicts a flow chart of a method for playing the flying ring game in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
- the method includes configuring 110 a light stick at a ninety degree angle to a rectangular base adjacent a middle of each of opposing short ends and lateral sides, each light stick mounted to an interconnecting base and comprising a rubber ball at its top and a light source adjacent the light stick.
- the method also includes overlaying 120 a rectangular game board comprising opposing short ends and lateral sides, the rectangular game board disposed at a ten degree angle from a flat reference and defining a circular opening proximal a short end.
- the method further includes extending 130 a stand alone light stick from a right angle to a circular base with a rubber ball at its top and a light source adjacent the light stick.
- Embodiments of the disclosed method include awarding at least one point 140 for tossing a ring onto the stand alone light stick without touching the circular base.
- Further embodiments of the method include awarding 150 at least one point for tossing a ring onto one of the light sticks, tossing a ring onto the overlaying rectangular game board and for tossing a ring into the circular opening.
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- In the 1970s, Alan Adler began attempting to improve the flying disc, considering its design characteristics. He tried streamlining the shape to reduce drag, but this resulted in a disc that was more unstable in flight. Eventually, inspired by British accounts of deadly Indian weaponry and martial arts, he turned his attention to the ring shape of the Chakram, a formidable Punjabi weapon used by the Sikh of India. This led to the development of the predecessor of the Aerobie, which was called the “Skyro”. About a million of this model were sold. In 1980, it was used to set a Guinness World Record throw of 261 metres (856 ft). It lacked the spoiler rim of the Aerobie. It had low drag but was stable at only a certain speed. The later introduction of the spoiler, which balanced the lift, made the ring stable “over a wide range of speeds”.[6] After testing several models, the ideal shape was found, and the Aerobie was produced. Adler founded Superflight, Inc. (now known as Aerobie, Inc.) in 1984. Since then, Adler and the company have produced 12 other sport toy products.
- A disclosed flying ring game comprises a flying ring and a rectangular game board having 2 opposing short ends and 2 lateral sides, wherein the rectangular game board is disposed at a ten degree angle from a flat reference and defines a circular opening proximal a short end. The flying ring game also comprises a light stick and base adjacent a middle of each of the opposing short ends and the lateral sides. Each light stick is mounted to an interconnecting base and has a rubber ball at its top and a light source adjacent the light stick. The flying ring game also includes a stand alone light stick having a circular base and a rubber ball at its top and a light source adjacent the light stick.
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FIG. 1 depicts a slanted board base similar to a cornhole board in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. -
FIG. 2 -a depicts two components combined for game play, namely a slanted board base and a sticks base in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. -
FIG. 2 -b depicts a sticks base component in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. -
FIG. 3 depicts a single stick component in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 4 depicts a flow chart of a method for playing the flying ring game in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. - The present invention is a an outdoor game board and sticks base comprising three parts that may be combined or separated for game play of three games each using an aerobie disc or discs.
- The term ‘ring,’ used throughout the present disclosure refers to a hollow center throwing disc. Therefore, the terms ‘ring’ and ‘disc’ can be used interchangeably throughout the disclosure. The term ‘light stick,’ refers to a lighted ‘pole,’ and other thin diameter cylindrical and sometimes hollow ‘rods.’
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FIG. 1 depicts a slanted board base similar to a cornhole board in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. The slanted board base is 12 inches tall at one end and 3.5 inches tall at the other end. The board is two feet wide and four feet long. The board sits at a 10 degree upward angle. There are four light up sticks of varying height that protrude at four separate points at right angles from the surface of the board. At the upper end of the board there is a hole 6 inches in diameter, such as in seen in cornhole boards. -
FIG. 2 -a depicts an existing cornhole board and a sticks base that fits around the cornhole board. The sticks base comprises one rectangular base that rests on the ground from which four poles or sticks protrude at right angles, one on length of the rectangle. Poles vary in size with the tallest pole behind the tallest end of the cornhole board. -
FIG. 2 -b depicts a sticks base component. The component comprises one rectangular base that rests on the ground from which four poles or sticks protrude at right angles at different sides of the rectangle. Poles vary in size with the tallest pole opposite the shortest pole. - A cornhole (also known as dummy boards, bean bag toss, dadhole, doghouse, Baggo or Bags) is an American lawn game in which players take turns throwing bags of corn (or bean bags) at a raised platform with a hole n the far end. A bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point.
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FIG. 3 depicts a single stick component. The component includes a 6 inch diameter base with one 16 inch tall stick protruding at a right angle from the center of the base containing one 1.5 inch sphere at the top of the stick. - Game play utilizes a scoring system similar to golf in that players try to throw the disc on the stick in the least number of throws. If a player lands the aerobie disc at the base of the stick to enter the perimeter of the throwing disc. The result is minus a stroke. Component can be moved after each round is played. Players may vary their starting point distance from the component.
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FIG. 4 depicts a flow chart of a method for playing the flying ring game in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. The method includes configuring 110 a light stick at a ninety degree angle to a rectangular base adjacent a middle of each of opposing short ends and lateral sides, each light stick mounted to an interconnecting base and comprising a rubber ball at its top and a light source adjacent the light stick. The method also includes overlaying 120 a rectangular game board comprising opposing short ends and lateral sides, the rectangular game board disposed at a ten degree angle from a flat reference and defining a circular opening proximal a short end. The method further includes extending 130 a stand alone light stick from a right angle to a circular base with a rubber ball at its top and a light source adjacent the light stick. Embodiments of the disclosed method include awarding at least onepoint 140 for tossing a ring onto the stand alone light stick without touching the circular base. Further embodiments of the method include awarding 150 at least one point for tossing a ring onto one of the light sticks, tossing a ring onto the overlaying rectangular game board and for tossing a ring into the circular opening. - The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
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